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NASH,NonAlcoholic SteatoHepatitis, is a condition also called ‘fatty liver’, in which the liver shows excess fat within the cells. This abnormal situation is generally the result of being overweight, obese, or a defect in the person’s metabolism (Syndrome X, etc..) That NASH is abnormal, is definitely true, that NASH might be harmful, is completely uncertain. …
Statin medications, like Lipitor, Zocor, and Crestor, have been shown in some studies to prevent infection or death from serious infection. This has been one of the ‘added’ benefits I’ve touted for people who were ‘on the fence’ about trying these medications to treat their cholesterol. Unfortunately, in this large study reviewing the history of …